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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)

Module THMN2187: Anglicanism

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN2187: Anglicanism

Type Open Level 2 Credits 10 Availability Not available in 2014/15 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • THMN3067

Aims

  • To enable students to give an account of the development and content of ‘Anglicanism’ and to evaluate its coherence and ministerial relevance.

Content

  • study of selected historical periods and texts: the English Reformation; Richard Hooker; the Caroline Divines and the Restoration; the Oxford Movement, the rise of Liberalism and the Evangelical reaction; essential modern texts such as the revised Canon Law, Declaration of Assent and Worship and Doctrine Measure and other selected reports of the Doctrine Commission, of the House of Bishops and of the Church of England.
  • the development of the Anglican Communion.
  • aspects of contemporary Anglicanism such as: 'Forward in Faith', ‘Affirming Catholicism’, Reform and internal disunity; episcopacy in Anglicanism; lay presidency; establishment; the role of Charismatics within Anglicanism. This section of the module will vary according to current issues and the priorities of the group.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • By the end of this module students will:
  • be familiar with selected key texts of Anglicanism
  • be able to evaluate the different accounts of Anglicanism, in particular Anglican theological method and Anglican ecclesiology
Subject-specific Skills:
  • be able to discuss contemporary issues in Anglican theology and life
  • be able to locate themselves in relation to the tradition of Anglicanism
Key Skills:
  • demonstrate awareness of the relationship between Anglican insights and their ministerial practice

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • 14 hours contact time – seminars

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours

Summative Assessment

Component: Assignment Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Written assignment 2500 words 100%

Formative Assessment:

In-class exercise

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University